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In "Where Wisdom Begins," the discussion centers on the role of religion in modern society by challenging the idea that secularism alone can solve societal c...

The Tent City Protests that began in Tel Aviv last summer, stirring up to 450,000 protesters throughout Israel in a show of both size and civility, have left...

The text discusses Jewish identity and the challenges surrounding it, focusing on how individuals grapple with their Jewishness in a modern context. It menti...

In a Jewish community in Uzbekistan, the dissolution of the Soviet Union prompts mass emigration, notably by the Bukharan Jewish Borukhov family, who relocat...

Marc Lee Raphael's "The Synagogue in America: A Short History" provides a concise and comprehensive look at the synagogue's evolution in the United States, d...

The National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia tells the story of American Jews' pursuit of freedom since 1654, divided into three eras: Foun...

The text discusses the author's journey from idealism to disillusionment in Israel, starting with a desire to make a difference in the country but ending in ...

The text discusses the independence in prayer in the Jewish community, particularly focusing on funding and critique of the independent minyan movement. One ...

"Saul Bellow: Letters," edited by Benjamin Taylor, offers an intimate look into Bellow's life and career, detailing the challenges he faced in his writing jo...

Simon Dubnov, a prominent Jewish historian and public intellectual in Russia, explores the debates surrounding Jewish emigration from Russia in the late 19th...

Abraham Joshua Heschel's 1953 speech highlighting the need for more meaningful prayer experiences serves as a backdrop for the rise of over sixty independent...

In a literary review, Jacob Paul's novel "Sarah/Sara" follows the story of Sarah Frankel, an Orthodox woman who embarks on a kayaking journey in Alaska after...

"Leap of Faith" is a documentary exploring the journeys of individuals and families converting to Orthodox Judaism, highlighting the sacrifices and challenge...

"The Cookbook Collector" by Goodman is a novel set during the late 1990s and early 2000s in California, intertwining themes of love, work, risk, and Jewish i...

American Judaism in America, especially non-Orthodox movements like Reform and Conservative, has seen a significant decline over the past few decades, with d...

Last fall, religious conflicts in Israel included protests at the Intel factory in Jerusalem over Sabbath work and clashes about public observance of Jewish ...

The Jewish Free School (JFS) case in London revolved around a boy, M, whose Jewishness was questioned due to his mother's non-Orthodox conversion. The Suprem...

Israeli artist Rafram Chaddad, known for documenting Jewish heritage in Libya, recounts his five-month imprisonment in a Libyan jail in 2010 in his book "Raf...

The author reflects on the complex relationship with their uncle in Havana, a communist who stayed behind in Cuba after their family fled in 1962. Despite at...

In this personal reflection by Etgar Keret, he describes taking his 7-year-old son Lev to vote in the 2013 elections, reflecting on his own childhood memory ...

In early 2011, the author's premature daughter Rena faced a life-threatening intestinal condition known as necrotizing enterocolitis. As Rena fought for her ...

"Gangster Squad" features Sean Penn as Meyer Mickey Cohen, a Jewish mobster from the mid-20th century known for his criminal activities in Chicago, Las Vegas...

The author reflects on the trade of R.A. Dickey from the New York Mets, drawing parallels between the management decisions in sports, like adhering to Moneyb...

A group of nearly 9,000 Bnei Menashe from northeastern India, believing themselves to be descendants of the Israelite tribe of Menashe, is making aliyah to I...

The closure of New York's iconic Stage Deli after 75 years, located near Carnegie Hall, marks the end of an era in Jewish deli history. The deli, founded by ...

In Poland, there is a growing interest in Jewish heritage and a revival of Jewish identity, with people rediscovering their hidden Jewish roots and convertin...

Mitch Albom, a former member of Temple Beth Shalom's USY chapter, became a successful author after his early days as a musician in a band. Despite his Jewish...

Omri Casspi, the first Israeli to play in the NBA, interacts with young fans at a basketball camp, while reflecting on his career and the burden of expectati...

Chefs Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi, originally from Jerusalem but now based in London, collaborated on "Jerusalem: A Cookbook" to revisit the flavors of ...

A person recounts their first experience of Simchat Torah before officially converting to Judaism. The celebration at Bnai Jeshurun synagogue in Manhattan ov...

Yossi Huttler, author of Lakol Zman: A Poetical Journey Through The Jewish Year, reflects on his temporary sukkah as a rustic weeklong shelter, expressing re...

An engaging video by IKAR, a Los Angeles synagogue, showcases Michael Brous moving through various LA locations blowing a shofar to stir excitement for the H...

The text briefly mentions a festival in Toronto but does not provide any specific details or information.

Multiple Jewish innovators have made significant contributions to the ice cream industry. Reuben Mattus, a Polish immigrant, revolutionized the business by c...

Hamlet Zhou, a musician from Zimbabwe, is a member of the Lemba people, descendants of Jewish migrants from Yemen. The Lemba have been receiving attention du...

Frances Alenikoff, a dancer who passed away at 91, was known for her unique fusion of Israeli, Hasidic, Russian, and Afro-Caribbean influences in her perform...

Pete Wells of The New York Times awarded two out of four stars to Hill Country, a Chelsea barbecue restaurant owned by Marc Glosserman, the cousin of the aut...

"In the Narrow Places: Daily Inspiration for the Three Weeks" by Erica Brown explores the challenge of truly experiencing mourning during the period between ...

Participants on a Birthright Israel trip experienced a memorable night at a Bedouin tent in Kfar Hanokdim, owned by Israeli Jews but operated by Bedouins. Th...

During a group trip near David Ben-Gurion's grave, participants were asked to disclose their relationship status using colored M&M candies: red for unavailab...

Ted Comet, founder of the renowned Celebrate Israel Parade, initially overcame challenges such as the lack of Jewish marching bands by recruiting Catholic sc...

In Montreal's Hasidic community, obtaining kosher wine beyond the limited selection at government-owned stores led to an underground network of obtaining and...

Philip Levine, a celebrated poet known for portraying the blue-collar experience, reflects on his Jewish identity, ferocity in pursuing poetry, and influence...

The Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn voted against a proposed boycott of Israeli goods with a decisive 1,005 to 653 vote. The debate on the boycott had inten...

The text explores the culinary tradition of kubbeh, focusing on the experience at Mordoch in Machaneh Yehuda, Jerusalem. The Agai family, known for their han...

The text explores the complexities of Orthodox Jewish culture, particularly focusing on the pressures and expectations surrounding modesty. It delves into th...

The Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn is embroiled in a heated debate over whether to hold a vote on banning Israeli goods, a local reflection of the larger g...

In Johannesburg, South Africa, a new eruv construction sparked opposition due to security concerns, reflecting the unique challenges faced by the Jewish comm...

Bees play a crucial role in pollinating plants and are key to a healthy environment. The phenomenon of Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) in bees has been linked...

Yossi Huttler reflects on the concept of Diras Arai, the temporary dwelling, in Jewish tradition. He muses on the faith involved in residing within these imp...